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The Cincinnati Reds added a veteran pitcher on Saturday, agreeing to terms with righty Frankie Montas on a one-year, $16 million contract, sources told ESPN.

The Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom on Saturday, shoring up their rotation with the seven-time All-Star they hope rounds out a World Series-caliber roster.

Right-hander Chris Flexen agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, giving manager Pedro Grifol another possibility for his rotation.

Right-hander Lucas Giolito and the Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $38.5 million contract, sources told ESPN, locking up the innings-eating veteran as the starting pitching market begins to move.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's $15 million, two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was finalized on Friday.

A pair of former Tigers scouts sued the team, alleging age discrimination over their terminations after the 2020 season.

Gold Glove-winning center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is staying in Toronto, agreeing to a $10.5 million, one-year contract.

Andrelton Simmons, who made his last major league appearance with the Cubs in July 2022, announced his retirement Thursday.

Buck Farmer, who became a free agent after going 4-5 with three saves and a 4.20 ERA for the Reds this past season, signed a $2.25 million contract to return to Cincinnati.

The White Sox agreed to a $1.8 million, one-year contract with left-handed reliever Tim Hill, and designated right-hander Declan Cronin for assignment on Thursday.

Rays shortstop Wander Franco did not appear Thursday to answer a complaint by authorities in the Dominican Republic regarding allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with minors.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, donning a No. 18 jersey as the Dodgers introduced him Wednesday, said "winning now and winning into the future" was the biggest reason he signed with the Dodgers.

Veteran reliever Diego Castillo is among seven free agents who have signed minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to spring training.

Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been summoned to answer a complaint of allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with minors by authorities in the Dominican Republic.

Right-handed reliever Josh Staumont, who spent the past five seasons with the Royals, has reached a one-year deal with the Twins.

The White Sox have agreed to terms with catcher Martin Maldonado, sources confirmed, bringing veteran leadership to their clubhouse.

Former top Yankees prospect OF Estevan Florial, 26, was traded Tuesday to the Cleveland Guardians for RHP Cody Morris.

The Mariners have reached a two-year, $24M deal with free agent Mitch Garver, who hit .270 with 19 home runs for the Rangers last season, sources told ESPN.

New Dodgers acquisition Shohei Ohtani gifted a new Porsche to the wife of pitcher Joe Kelly in return for her campaign to give her husband's No. 17 to the two-way star.

Left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a five-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN.